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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.06, 693.33 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.06, 693.33 and 173.58 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.06 : 693.33 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.06/693.33 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.06x = 693.33 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.06x = 120,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,348.22/462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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